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Global Design Project: GDP263 Theme Challenge

Fall is finally in the air here in Nashville and this is the perfect theme for our challenge this week. Thankfully, there seems to be a dip in ragweed pollen so hopefully, those of us who struggle with allergies can get some much-needed relief. This past week was especially challenging as my Instagram account was cloned. I hope nobody fell victim to the strange messages they received from what looked like my account. I finally have all that worked through with IG and they have taken down the fake account. I truly appreciate all those who found a different way to contact me to let me know of the issue. While it was a real headache to work through, I was able to talk with some very dear friends for the first time in a while...and that was truly a blessing! My stamping friends are amazing. I especially would like to thank my friend Melody Hyde for her assistance. She helped me figure out the necessary steps to resolving my Instagram issues. Melody is amazing!

The theme for this week's challenge at Global Design Project is Season of Thanks.

Now, on to my card for this week's challenge. I made this card a few weeks ago while I was working on this card. I work full-time, so I like to work ahead on our challenges when possible. It is very similar but I switched up the colors and modified the layout to get a completely different look.

I love polka dots and so I made my own background using Bumblebee cardstock and 1" white die-cut circles. I stamped and fussy cut the sunflower arrangement from Jar of Flowers (#152515) on Shimmery White Cardstock with Memento Jet Black Ink. I also stamped the pumpkins and sentiment from Gather Together (#150589). I used Stampin' Blends to color the images.

You probably recognize the Stitched Shapes Dies and of course, there has to be Linen Thread!

We would love to have you play along with us this week. Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this fabulous challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.

 

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Global Design Project: GDP261 Color Challenge

We have a new color challenge this week at the Global Design Project project blog.

Aren't these just the perfect colors for Fall. I have been seeing them in all the decor items in the stores, so naturally, my card had to feature the Gilded Autumn Suite (#155123) along with the Gather Together Bundle (#153036) in the current mini catalog.

This is going to be a short post today. I had a migraine headache all weekend and even though I am feeling better, now I am headed out the door for work. (Yes, I work full-time outside of the home.)

Here is what you really need to know about this card. I used the Guilded Authmn Specialty DSP and colored the leaves with Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends. The rest is just basic tone on tone stamping and die cutting with the Gather Together stamp set and coordinating Gathered Leaves die set.

This card is actually CASEd from page 5 of last year's holiday mini catalog (top row, center). I just used a different background, changed up the leaves a little, and incorporated some of the new products from the current mini catalog. You don't always have to start from scratch...sometimes it is good to have a little inspiration (especially when you are limited on time.)

Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this great color challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog. Also, if you try this new technique, send me a link to the finished project...I would love to see it!

I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR

If you are in the United States and need a demonstrator, then you can order your supplies in my online store here.

Have a blessed day!

Global Design Project: GDP259 Theme Challenge

The theme for this week's challenge at Global Design Project is School Days.

What could be more appropriate for this theme than a cinnamon candy apple for the teacher!

OK...so it's not a real candy apple, but it is super adorable, right! I love creating little gifts like this to give away. The trick is to make it cute, fast, and easy to produce in bulk! Here are the supplies you will need:

• 144628    Clear Tiny Treat Boxes
  
• 102482    Real Red Cardstock
• 153073    Regals 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Assortment
• 152704    Sunflowers Dies (or similar leaf die) and a die-cutting machine
• 152475    Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack
• 104199    Linen Thread
• 101650    Very Vanilla Cardstock
• 149229    Bloom & Grow Stamp Set (or similar greeting stamp)
• 141491    Classic Label Punch
• 147114    Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
• Basic paper crafting supplies (paper trimmer, bone folder, scissors, adhesive, sponge daubers)

Fill boxes with Cinnamon Red Hearts candy. These boxes by Stampin' Up! are food-safe!

Cut Real Red Cardstock into 2" x 8.5" strips. You can get five strips per sheet of 8.5" x 11" cardstock.

Score each strip every 2" plus a smidge. If you wrap the boxes too tightly, you won't be able to remove the sleeve later. Place adhesive on the small tab and form an open box.

Cut three squares of Real Red DSP for each box. (I used the dot and woodgrain patterns.) Also, die-cut two leaves per box from Garden Green DSP. Sponge the edges of the box, squares, and leaves with Early Espresso Ink. This step is optional but it makes a big impact on the finished design.

Adhere red paper squares to the top and sides of the box. Adhere leaves with glue dots to the center of the box top.

Cut and wrap approximately 16" of ribbon around the box and tie into a knot.  Cut three pieces of Linen Thread (approximately 18" each), slip it under the knot, and tie a bow.

Stamp the greeting on Very Vanilla card stock and punch out with Classic Label Punch. Trim the excess off the left end. Lightly sponge ink around edges and adhere to the box underneath the bow/knot.

 

We would love to have you play along with us this week. Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this fabulous challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.

I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR

If you are in the United States and need a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, then you can order your supplies in my online store here and have it sent directly to your home. Thank you for your business!

Global Design Project: GDP257 Color Challenge

We have a new color challenge this week at the Global Design Project project blog.

I know some amazing stampers who rock these lovely colors on a regular basis, but this color combo is a little out of my comfort zone. I actually think these are perfect Christmas colors (i.e. snowflakes), and apparently some of the other GDP team members agree. However, I don't have any current snowflake stamps in my stash, so I went with florals instead.

I started with a Misty Moonlight card base and then added a layer of Balmy Blue and Whisper White die cut with the Best Plaid Dies (#152720). I have been wanting to try out this die set for a while, so why not now? It may seem a bit pricey, but it actually consists of two full-size dies, therefore it is really good value. I also have some other ideas on how to use it, so watch for those in the near future.

The flowers and feathers in the Tasteful Touches stamp set (#152562) are so lovely. They are red rubber cling stamps and produce wonderful images. Sadly, there isn't a die that coordinates with either image, so I had to do some fussy cutting. I think the images are fairly basic and easy to cut by hand. I really like how this card turned and I wouldn't hesitate to use it in a class, but you know me...I have to step-up everything and this card is no exception.

This is basically the same card but on steroids! I added more layers and as well as some silver glimmer foilage cut with the Forever Flourishing dies (#152714). I didn't decide to create a new version of this card until late last night, so if the photography seems a little different, it is because the first card was shot in the afternoon and the stepped-up version was photographed this morning. Thus, I am a little late getting this posted on my blog. Thankfully, today is Labor Day here in the U.S. and I don't have to work.

I really like both versions of this card, so it really comes down to personal preference and how much time you want to spend on your creations.

Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this great color challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog. Also, if you try this new technique, send me a link to the finished project...I would love to see it!

I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR

If you are in the United States and need a demonstrator, then you can order your supplies in my online store here.

Have a blessed day!